I have a small grow box - 36x36x18" . I bought a large 125w 9600 lumens CFL with reflective hood. I also have two 42w CFL's and I cannot get the temperature below the 85-90 range (i want it around 80).

These are all CFL's but I'm thinking the large 125w (this is a rather large bulb - over 12" long) might put off too much heat in this area.

Would i be better off selling these 125w (I have one 6500k and one 2300k) and the hood and just hanging more 42w cfls?
kennbuds Reviewed by kennbuds on . CFL's and overheating?? I have a small grow box - 36x36x18" . I bought a large 125w 9600 lumens CFL with reflective hood. I also have two 42w CFL's and I cannot get the temperature below the 85-90 range (i want it around 80). These are all CFL's but I'm thinking the large 125w (this is a rather large bulb - over 12" long) might put off too much heat in this area. Would i be better off selling these 125w (I have one 6500k and one 2300k) and the hood and just hanging more 42w cfls? Rating: 5